Why They Always Lyin’?
There’s another epidemic raging in the UK, concentrated in the highest echelons of government. It’s called lie-abetes.
Counting the Cost of COVID-19
Do official statistics show the true death count and economic cost of COVID-19? Plus Rebecca Long-Bailey’s communications boss Matt Zarb-Cousin joins Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani to discuss how the left lost the Labour leadership race.
Billionaires Can’t Sit Out the Coronavirus
BIllionaire David Geffen recently posted a picture about his ‘self-isolation’ on board his $590 million boat. But whatever they might think, the ultra rich can’t detach themselves from the Coronavirus pandemic – nor its political consequences.
Keir We Go
What does Keir Starmer’s shadow cabinet reshuffle tell us about his plans for the party? Plus, the government’s disastrous handling of care homes and COVID-19, with Michael Walker, Lara McNeil and Aaron Bastani.
Novara REACTS to the Labour Leadership Election Results
What do the results of the Labour Leadership contest tell us about the campaigns? In what direction will the victor take the party? Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani react to the news of who will succeed Jeremy Corbyn as Leader of the Opposition.
We Were Warned
Italy gave the British government warning of the catastrophic consequences of COVID-19. So why have we entered this crisis so woefully underprepared? With Ash Sarkar, Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani
The Great(er) Recession
How much of our economy will survive the COVID-19 recession? What will come next? Plus, the government’s testing fiasco, with Michael Walker, Aaron Bastani and James Meadway.
Is There a Plan?!
As the COVID-19 crisis intensifies it increasingly seems like the government don’t have a plan. Is progress actually being made with testing and protective equipment?
It Wasn’t Me
The UK is blaming poor COVID-19 preparation on secrecy by China. The problem: the dates don’t add up! Plus, the Tories rediscover “society”; high-street collapse continues; and Orban suspends democracy.
Your Health in His Hands
Michael Brooks joins the show live from NYC to talk about the US response to coronavirus. Plus, Boris Johnson and Matt Hancock test positive for COVID-19.
Nature Is Returning 🌱… Was Humanity the REAL Virus? 🦢🌿🌾🍃 🌬
With most people staying indoors and wildlife the world over having a WTF moment; some environmentalists are teetering at the edge of the slippery, Malthusian slope of eco-fascism.
Coronavirus Cops
As British police use drones to follow dog-walkers and Italian mayors yell at joggers, are authoritarian responses to COVID-19 going too far? Plus Rishi Sunak’s self-employed offering and David Adler joins the show live from Rome.
All in This Together
In 24 hours over 405,000 people have volunteered for the NHS, but with Princes getting tested before frontline staff are we really all in this together?
Are We the Baddies
Aaron Bastani and Michael Walker discuss #BoycottWetherspoons and whether Mike Ashley or Tim Martin is Britain’s worst boss.
Shifting the Blame
As mistakes in the UK’s coronavirus strategy become clear, the government and media have found a new villain to blame: the public.
Too Little, Too Late?
Rishi Sunak has come up with a serious economic offer, and Boris Johnson’s finally closing pubs. But with emergency wards already filling up, is it all too little, too late?
Ask Me Anything: COVID-19
Tonight at 8pm we will be hosting a live Q&A with doctors Rita Issa and Timesh Pillay to answer any questions you might have about Covid-19, the NHS under pressure, and their views on the government response.
The Coronavirus Divide
Unite The Union’s Steve Turner joins Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani as they discuss the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the economy, how it impacts working class people and how organised labour needs to respond.